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April 8, 2009 at 9:51 pm #590439
charlabobParticipantI’m sure this has been discussed before, but none of my creative searches turned up any information. Does anyone know if there’s a public park (or other outdoor space) that allows the highly civilized practice of serving a little wine with that cheese (or potato salad or low-end hotdog?) Or do people just “do it?”
I really find the attitude of people in the US toward drinking to be just weird. In fact, even the word “drinking” conjures up visions of smelly people stumbling down the sidewalk. But I digress(ed).
Is there such a place? (I asked about “public” because I also want cheap.)
tia, ymmv, lol, :-)
April 8, 2009 at 9:57 pm #663976
beachdrivegirlParticipantCharlabob unfort. when it comes to wine in “public” places. YOu just have to “do it” in the the public place and hope you dont get caught.
April 8, 2009 at 9:59 pm #663977
datamuseParticipantFor city parks, I think you’re supposed to use an inside space and get an additional license, at least that’s what I recall from researching this for when I got married last year. Not necessarily the case for state parks, though, I think the rules there are different (though I don’t know exactly what they are).
IOW I think people just do it. I agree that it’s weird, and doesn’t seem to be much of a deterrent based on the amount of related trash I find (not saying you’d do that charlabob, I just find a LOT of beer cans on my walks!).
April 8, 2009 at 10:03 pm #663978
girltraceyMemberDrinking in public falls under the Civility Laws of Seattle and can result in a fine or worse.
I ‘just do it’ in public and pour my wine into a thermos and drink it out of the thermos lid. Not very classy but delicious with fried chicken. Wine tastes better outside in the sun.
Cheers!
April 8, 2009 at 10:10 pm #663979
austinMemberBooze is illegal in city parks (smc 18.12.255) but like off leash dogs and cannabis not difficult to get away with having. But wine and hot dogs? ew!
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April 8, 2009 at 10:15 pm #663980
charlabobParticipantHey, Austin — my housewarming gift of choice (especially for people who move to an upscale area) is cheetos and fine champagne. Not necessarily consumed together; just a reminder.
Thanks for all the (not surprising but depressing) responses. So if I, say, wanted to propose a WSB forum get-together outdoor potluck, I would have to leave wine off the list of “what are you bringing?” and just hope someone besides me had the good taste to bring a flask or two.
Wine in a thermos? Echhh! But that does explain why the fine wicker english picnic basket, with bone china, that we were given as a wedding present, had both a thermos and two crystal glasses. I thought it was for the soup course. :-)
April 8, 2009 at 10:32 pm #663981
austinMemberThat’s fine, I wasn’t trying to be judgemental (I’ve been known to combine some pretty horrible food items during moments of weakness). I think I left out the winky smiley. Carry on.
April 8, 2009 at 10:48 pm #663982
charlabobParticipantNo worries, A — I knew you were kidding — just waiting for a chance to confess my cheetos and champagne fetish. :-)LOLhehehehe
April 8, 2009 at 10:48 pm #663983
JustSarahParticipantI enjoy the cans of sparkling wine for this purpose. They’re a little pricey, but the Sofia Coppola sparkling wine comes in pink cans about the same size as a Red Bull. They look pretty innocuous in public, like you’re just enjoying a soda.
My office building is just north of the market, and very occasionally I’ll head out on a sunny day, buy a can of SC, and inconspicuously drink it while walking the market or waterfront. Shhh! Don’t tell!
April 8, 2009 at 10:50 pm #663984
ErikParticipantCharla – I wouldn’t worry about being caught drinking wine or beer in the parks given the excess I see that goes on during the summer months.
If you start chucking your empties at cars driving by on Alki you might get in trouble though (although this past Sunday there were several dozen peeps doing that and not a cop in sight)!
April 8, 2009 at 10:52 pm #663985
GenHillOneParticipantshhh, SarahScoot! You’re outing baseball/soccer/you pick-it parents everywhere – excellent for those post-game bbqs :)
April 8, 2009 at 11:01 pm #663986
KeithMemberBlake Island! There are lots of picnic tables/areas on various parts of the island, including nearby where the ferry drops people off. They sell beer (and I think wine) at the little burger window near the Tillicum Village.
Other than that, I would just be discreet about it.
April 8, 2009 at 11:35 pm #663987
IslandLvrMemberActually, you CAN have alcohol and parks if you get a banquet permit. The only reason I know this is that we rented a bus to take a group of friends up to Woodenville and we had to get the $10 permit.
http://www.seattle.gov/PARKS/Publications/Policy/ServingAlcohol.pdf
Ditto PP on the Sophia Coppola cans or our little secret: we buy disposable latte cups from Target or the grocery store so it just looks like we’re sipping on a latte.
April 8, 2009 at 11:53 pm #663988
RSMemberWow, a $10 permit PLUS a $500 deposit PLUS a $60 permit fee PLUS privately purchased liability insurance. Go with the thermos, Charla!! :)
April 9, 2009 at 12:47 am #663989
IrukandjiParticipantSeattle Chamber Music Festival, I beleive in July and again in August, first at Lakeside then at Overlake, allow you to picnic and listen to the music free of charge. The event is held on private property, but is open to the public. Good fun, food and music for a little driving!
April 9, 2009 at 3:03 am #663990
JoBParticipantyou can shake up a mean cocktail in a thermos:)
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